Garden Hose Dechlorinating Filter

Most cities add chlorine to water, because chlorine can kill off some of the toughest forms of harmful bacteria. Unfortunately, chlorine is still in the water when it comes out of the faucet, and it does its job a little too well. Chlorinated tap water kills helpful soil bacteria, beneficial insects, and useful mold colonies in your garden. If you want to take advantage of this soil ecosystem you need to remove chlorine from the water.

Life in the soil is valuable to your garden. Plants depend on certain species of bacteria, mold, and beneficial insects to supply nutrients, defend against disease, eat predators, and fertilize flowers. These organisms act as a support network for your lawn. Many gardeners kill off the supporting organisms, and then can't understand why their yard is susceptible to disease or insect infestations.

With this dechlorinating filter, you can eliminate approximately 85% of the chlorine in your tap water before spraying it on the ground. The filter uses copper and zinc as catalysts that oxidize the chlorine without consuming the filter. The remaining chlorine has low concentrations similar to those found in nature, and the filter will easily process 20,000 gallons of water or more. This filtered water is harmless to many of the lifeforms in your soil.

Garden insects are particularly sensitive to chlorine. If you are using integrated pest management techniques and trying to eliminate chemicals, it's doubly important to remove chlorine from the water. Ladybugs, lacewings, and beneficial nematodes are harmed by chlorine, and the chemical will interfere with their breeding cycle.

Specifications:

Dimensions: 10" x 2.5"

Diameter: 25.4 cm L x 6.35cm Diam.

Weight: ~3 lbs

Filtering Media: KDF

Composition: PVC plastic body and cartridge housing, Green ABS plastic endcaps

Chlorine removal: 85% or more

Accessories included: Flexible Hose Saver, Four extra pre-filter pads.

Optional Accessory: Pre-filter

Water Pressure range: 5 to 65 PSI (municipal water pressure is generally 20-35 PSI)

Eventually, the filter will need to be replaced. Each consumable cartridge will process 20,000-40,000 gallons of water. To get the longest life from each cartridge, we recommend a pre-filter attachment. Also, you can save on shipping by adding a pre-filter or replacement cartridges to your order. Just use the roll down menu at the top of this page.